A festival in north Vietnam featured a slippery challenger as contestants had to race to climb a five-metre bamboo pole.

The challenge was held during a festival in Lai Chau province on June 25.

The men participating in the challenge represent the playing teams participating in the festival. Their mission is to try to climb a five-metre-pole as fast as possible.

The pillar is made of bamboo, making it very round and smooth. Participants need to have the experience and skills to conquer the pillar.

Two of the fastest contestants were filmed conquering the pillar with times of 14 seconds and 15 seconds, winning rewards for their respective teams.

The video captured the moment when two men participated in the climbing 5 meter pillar challenge in the shortest time.
The challenge was held during a festival in Lai Chau province in Vietnam. The men participating in the challenge represent the playing teams participating in the festival. Their mission is to try to climb a 5-meter long pole in the shortest possible time.
In the video, The two men conquered the pillar between 14 seconds and 15 seconds. They are the fastest climbing men at the festival and bring rewards to their team.
The pillar is made of bamboo so it is very round and smooth. Participants need to have the experience and skills to conquer the pillar.
Video captured in Lai Chau, Viet Nam.